<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-bittersweet-reaction-guerschon-yabusele-76ers-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown’s ‘bittersweet’ reaction to Guerschon Yabusele’s 76ers return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Browns-bittersweet-reaction-to-Guerschon-Yabuseles-76ers-return.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown’s ‘bittersweet’ reaction to Guerschon Yabusele’s 76ers return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T06:35:51-07:00">October 13th, 6:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T06:38:33-07:00">October 13th, 6:38am</time><address><a>Daniel Donabedian</a>Daniel Donabedian is a beat reporter for ClutchPoints covering the Boston Celtics. He's also covered Villanova men's basketball and Big East basketball, building a strong reputation in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown entered the NBA in 2016 alongside Philadelphia 76ers big man Guerschon Yabusele. Although they both find themselves in the league eight years later, their journeys to the 2024-25 season have been very different.</p><p>Brown is currently the longest-tenured Celtic and one of the team’s most vocal leaders. He’s also a three-time All-Star who helped guide the C’s to their 18th title in franchise history during the 2024 NBA Finals, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-jaylen-brown-secures-nba-finals-mvp-vs-mavericks">becoming Finals MVP</a> in the process.</p><p>Meanwhile, Yabusele — selected 16th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft (13 picks after Brown) — struggled to find his footing in The Association. The Frenchman barely averaged over seven minutes per game in his rookie year and saw that playing time shrink to 6.1 minutes per game in his sophomore season. He never shot better than 32.5% from deep and averaged about 2.3 points through 74 games in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 regular seasons.</p><p>Despite these underwhelming statistics, Yabusele battled his way back to the biggest stage in basketball and signed <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/76ers-news-sign-breakout-olympics-star">a one-year, $2.1 million deal</a> with the Sixers in August. Following a five-year absence from the NBA, the former Celtic reunited with Brown on Saturday night <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-76ers-takeaways-from-preseason-vs-celtics">during a preseason matchup</a> between the Green Team and the 76ers.</p><p>“It’s great, you know,” Brown said of Yabusele’s return. “We got a chance to talk before the game. [Yabusele] is one of my good friends. We kind of came into the organization together, so to see him back in the NBA — he’s been playing well overseas.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I asked Jaylen Brown about how it felt to see Yabusele, who was drafted with him in 2016, back in the NBA.</p><p>“He had a great Olympic run, and it kind of led to him being here. Even though he's on the Sixers, it’s all good still. It’s still bittersweet.”<br> <a href="https://t.co/AMSRprGmcj">pic.twitter.com/AMSRprGmcj</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1845299516401979879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Celtics welcomed “The Dancing Bear” back to Beantown by demolishing his new squad by 50 points, 139-89. Brown notched a team-high 18 points in just 23 minutes of play, draining seven of his 12 shots from the floor. Yabusele didn’t have as strong an outing, managing eight points in 20 minutes as part of Philadelphia’s starting lineup.</p><p>Boston played most of their regular starters while the 76ers didn’t play any of their key guys, with center Joel Embiid, point guard Tyrese Maxey, and nine-time All-Star Paul George all out. That partially explains why the reigning champions dominated their longtime foes and dropped a whopping 71 points in the first half. Brown made sure to mention the Eastern Conference rivalry after the blowout victory.</p><p>“Even though [Yabusele is] on the Sixers, it’s all good,” Brown joked. “It’s still bittersweet.”</p><h2><b>How did Guerschon Yabusele get back to the NBA?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Guerschon-Yabusele.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Terada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Given Guerschon Yabusele’s disappointing stint with the Celtics and his multiple seasons overseas, some might wonder how his NBA homecoming happened. Brown provided a clear explanation to reporters.</p><p>“Thought he had a great Olympic run and it kind of led to him being here,” he stated.</p><p>This summer, Yabusele shined in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former EuroLeague champion was arguably France’s best player, averaging 14 points on 51.9% shooting from the floor. That’s an especially impressive accomplishment because Les Bleus rostered NBA stars like San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.</p><p>In the gold medal game against Team USA, Yabusele notched 20 points in 31 minutes and notably dunked on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Guerschon Yabusele puts a brutal dunk on Lebron James….</p><p> 🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/AdDunya3mZ">pic.twitter.com/AdDunya3mZ</a></p><p>— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1822370060863668440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The United States still defeated France, 98-87, securing their fifth straight Olympic gold medal. But Yabusele left with a silver medal, a viral highlight, and tons of praise for excelling in the Summer Games. His international heroics caught the attention of NBA executives and allowed him to take his skills back to America.</p><p>The two-time silver medalist landed in the City of Brotherly Love, however, <a href="https://x.com/GwashburnGlobe/status/1821613276171784249">he wasn’t shy</a> about <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-french-olympic-hero-pleads-comeback">his affinity for Boston</a>, per Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.</p><p>“You gotta tell [the Celtics] to bring me back,” Yabusele told Washburn during the Olympics.</p><p>Even though that comment was likely in jest, Guerschon Yabusele’s return to the league came to fruition. Whether or not he receives significant minutes with the star-studded Sixers remains to be seen.</p><p>As for the Celtics, they’ll look to stay undefeated in the preseason, as they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night at TD Garden.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown’s ‘bittersweet’ reaction to Guerschon Yabusele’s 76ers return

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-vocal-big-turning-point-boston-nba-championship-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics’ Jaylen Brown vocal on big turning point in NBA Championship win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Brown-vocal-on-big-turning-point-in-Bostons-NBA-Championship-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Celtics’ Jaylen Brown vocal on big turning point in NBA Championship win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-05T07:25:11-07:00">October 5th, 7:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-05T07:25:11-07:00">October 5th, 7:25am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston Celtics may have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/how-joe-mazzulla-nba-finals-prediction-came-true-celtics">won their 18th championship in June</a> but for most of the players on the team, it was the first championship of their careers. That included Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, who recalls the specific moment the team cohesively rallied to reach the title.</p><p>Brown said the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuWxAXD5Pk" rel="noopener">team’s championship moment</a> was born in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, one that Boston won 106-99 to take a 3-0 lead.</p><p>“Definitely in the Finals Game 3. We were in Dallas, we were up 2-0 and they were storming back, the Mavericks,” Brown said on the Hot Ones show via the First We Feast YouTube channel. “They got hot. Kyrie starts going crazy, like one minute left, I hit a shot that kind of halted their momentum and kind of helped us carry out and get the win. That was this year and I think that helped us ultimately get the championship.”</p><p>Per Brown’s statement, Dallas guard Kyrie Irving <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavericks-news-kyrie-irving-bazooka-metaphor-game-3">ended Game 3 with a game-high 35 points</a> but could not pull his team to victory, even with Luka Doncic adding 27 points. The Celtics’ duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 61 points with both going over 30.</p><p>The win Brown referenced was the first game of the series in Dallas, thus preventing the Mavericks from establishing any sort of momentum at home to even up the series. The Celtics would go on to lose Game 4 but wrap up the season a few nights later to win 4-1.</p><h2><b>Celtics begin 2024-2025 season with preseason win over Nuggets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Brown_899d78.jpg"><figcaption>Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Throughout their decorated franchise history, the Celtics have not won back-to-back titles since repeating as champions in 1968 and 1969. Over 50 years later, the team that won the 2024 NBA Finals will attempt to achieve the feat in 2025 after keeping most of its core together.</p><p>In their quest to win consecutive championships, the Celtics got off on the right foot by topping the Denver Nuggets in the 2024-2025 NBA preseason opener on Oct. 4. The game was played in the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and despite it being a preseason matchup went down to the wire with a final score of 107-103.</p><p>Payton Pritchard led the way for the defending champions with 21 points off the bench while Tatum led the starters with 12 points. Nikola Jokic guided the way for Denver with 14 points and eight rebounds while Russell Westbrook added 12 points off the bench in his unofficial Nuggets debut.</p><p>Both teams will officially start the regular season on Oct. 24 when Boston travels to Washington D.C. to face the Wizards and Denver host the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown vocal on big turning point in NBA Championship win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-luka-doncic-kyrie-irving-tough-guard');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown reveals what makes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving so tough to guard');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Brown-reveals-what-makes-Luka-Doncic-Kyrie-Irving-so-tough-to-guard.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown reveals what makes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving so tough to guard</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-04T20:26:00-07:00">October 4th, 8:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-04T20:26:00-07:00">October 4th, 8:26pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jaylen Brown claimed the Finals MVP award, largely due to his impressive defense on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. His all-around performance played a key role in the Boston Celtics’ five-game dominance over the Dallas Mavericks.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-makes-bold-nba-predictions-under-fire-hot-ones">Brown appeared on the popular show Hot Ones</a> with Sean Evans, where <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuWxAXD5Pk" rel="noopener">he offered an insightful comparison</a> about guarding the Mavericks’ dynamic duo of Doncic and Irving. He likened it to listening to music.</p><h2><b>Jaylen Brown likening defense to music</b></h2><p>“There’s a rhythm and a cadence to how people play. Certain guys play to a certain beat, a certain cadence, a certain style. if you know their style, you can time what they’re going to do next because you know their rhythm and the BPM they play at,” said the Celtics star.</p><p>Drawing from firsthand experience, Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics past <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavericks-news-klay-thompson-missing-piece-luka-doncic-kyrie-irving">Doncic, Irving, and the Mavericks</a>. While Doncic still posted impressive numbers—averaging 29.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists on 47.2% shooting—his efforts fell short. The Mavericks managed to break 100 points in only one of the five Finals games.</p><p>“Luka (Doncic) has a unique rhythm. It’s almost so slow that it’s hard to time. Kyrie has a unique rhythm as well, very one-of-one. His moves and cadences are very hard to time. He’s got a lot of counters, he can pivot off both feet, he can shoot with both hands, and he can drive in both directions, which makes his rhythm a lot harder to track,” Brown continued.</p><p>It’s a unique approach to describing defense, but it highlights why Dallas’ offense is so difficult to contain. With players as distinct as Doncic and Irving, defending requires not just skill but also a great deal of patience and anticipation to keep them in check without committing fouls.</p><p>“Some guys only go right, some guys only go left, and some guys have two moves that they go to. So, I look at basketball as poetry in motion, which is music. Everybody is playing their own song. Everybody samples from different artists. If you want to stop them you gotta study their rhythm, you gotta learn when their beat is about to drop.”</p><h2><b>Brown and the Celtics stifling Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mavericks-Luka-Doncic-and-Kyrie-Irving-on-the-floor-during-the-playoffs.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Brown was crucial in restricting Kyrie Irving’s impact, limiting him to 19.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists while shooting 41.4%. This marked a huge decline for Irving, who had been a potent scorer throughout both the regular season and Playoffs.</p><p>The Celtics overall effectively contained the Mavericks’ stars, particularly during the three games in Boston. They held Irving to just over 14 points per game while making Doncic earn every point, limiting his ability to execute his unusual passes to open shooters despite him still averaging 30 points per game.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-joe-mazzulla-killer-whale-offense-seals">Boston is known for their high-powered offense</a> that led the league in offensive rating and ranked second in team scoring, leaned on their stifling defense to hold the Mavericks to just 99.2 points per game, well below their regular season average of 117.9 PPG.</p><p>With Dallas’ dynamic duo unable to perform effectively together, Boston successfully neutralized the formidable Mavericks offense, winning the Larry O’Brien trophy. Jaylen Brown earned the 2024 NBA Finals MVP award, despite Jayson Tatum posting better statistics, as many believe Brown’s defensive contributions were the key difference.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown reveals what makes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving so tough to guard

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-reveal-boston-must-fight-2024-25-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown reveals what Celtics must ‘fight’ ahead of 2024-25 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0832.jpeg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown reveals what Celtics must ‘fight’ ahead of 2024-25 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-04T17:57:06-07:00">October 4th, 5:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-04T17:57:06-07:00">October 4th, 5:57pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>This season, the Boston Celtics are hoping to become the first team since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-feelings-possible-title-repeat-after-2024">to repeat as NBA championships</a>. But in order to do so, they have be focused with the right mentality. During a recent episode of the show, ‘Hot Ones’ from First We Feast, Celtics star Jaylen Brown spoke about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuWxAXD5Pk" rel="noopener">what the team needs to do</a> to repeat.</p><p>“I think the pressure and the expectation level needs to be raised,” Brown said. “I think right now, human nature kind of sinks in once you win and it makes you kind of relax. . .so we gotta fight that.”</p><p>While other teams such as the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers certainly got better over the offseason, the Celtics still look like the early favorite in the Eastern Conference. Even looking at the Western Conference, the Celtics just seem a level above the rest of the league.</p><p>They had a tremendous offseason, agreeing to long-term contract extensions with Jayson Tatum and Derrick White while re-signing their own key free agents like Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman. They even picked up a potential steal of a player in Lonnie Walker IV.</p><p>The Celtics had reached the NBA Finals in 2022 but lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.</p><h2>Jaylen Brown on a mission this season for Celtics</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-superstar-Jaylen-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>If there is one player on the roster though who will be ready to defend the team’s title, it’s Jaylen Brown. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-jaylen-brown-out-for-blood-nba-title-team-usa-snub">Brown revealed that he is out for blood</a> following an offseason in which he felt like he was snubbed from the Olympic roster.</p><p>Brown was named the Finals MVP following the Celtics’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks in five games and he’s coming off his third career All-Star selection. He is signed long-term as well after inking his own contract extension during the 2023 offseason.</p><p>Brown appeared in 70 games last season, at a little over 33 minutes per game. He averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals with splits of 49.9 percent shooting from the field, 35.4 percent shooting from the three-point line and 70.3 percent shooting from the free-throw line.</p><p>During the Celtics’ playoff run, Brown put up 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals with splits of 51.6 percent shooting from the field, 32.7 percent shooting from the three-point line and 66 percent shooting from the free-throw line.</p><p>The Celtics begin their title defense on Oct. 22 at home against the Knicks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown reveals what Celtics must ‘fight’ ahead of 2024-25 season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-joe-mazzulla-killer-whale-offense-seals');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals Joe Mazzulla’s ‘Killer Whale Offense’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Brown-reveals-Joe-Mazzullas-Killer-Whale-Offense-that-attacks-seals.jpg"></figure><h1>Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals Joe Mazzulla’s ‘Killer Whale Offense’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-03T14:22:41-07:00">October 3rd, 2:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-03T15:21:26-07:00">October 3rd, 3:21pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There’s no doubt that Boston Celtics head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-celtics-derrick-white-called-joe-mazzulla-a-sicko-after-wild-game-3-finish">Joe Mazzulla loves basketball, prompting players to call him a “sicko”</a> for how he goes about his job. Jaylen Brown was recently on the Hot Ones show, where he talked about Mazzulla and how they’re <a href="https://x.com/danield1214/status/1841865419918872592?s=46&amp;t=4r6zr4OnPB62QXf6qjobPw" rel="noopener">running an offense</a> similar to that of a larger mammal.</p><p>“One of the things he’s coined is that we call our offense the ‘Killer Whale’ offense,” Brown said. “We attack seals, because killer whales, how they hunt seals. We study how killer whales attack as a unit. And we kinda built our offense off [that]. Joe definitely has a lot of crazy stuff but it’s a method to his madness, and obviously, it works.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown revealed the Celtics are running a “Killer Whale Offense” on “Hot Ones.” Joe Mazzulla, of course, coined the phrase 🐳</p><p>“We attack seals. We study how killer whales attack as a unit. And we kinda built our offense off [that].”</p><p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/firstwefeast?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@firstwefeast</a> on YT) <a href="https://t.co/8Ao0hABaw7">pic.twitter.com/8Ao0hABaw7</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1841865419918872592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>It’s not certain what that offense entails, but it sounds like something that other teams should take into account when playing the Celtics.</p><h2>Jaylen Brown motivated for new season with Celtics</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jaylen Brown is coming into this season with the Celtics with <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/jaylen-brown-motivated-olympics-celtics-media-day/651110/?os=vbkn42...&amp;ref=app%22" rel="noopener">added motivation</a>. During Media Day, Brown spoke about being excited about coming back as they look to win another championship.</p><p>“I’m ready to go. I’m excited about being back,” Brown said. “The past is the past, but I’m ready to get after it, lead our guys, build some team chemistry, not skip any steps, and just set the tone for another year again. I’m extremely motivated for obvious reasons, and I’m ready to get after it.”</p><p>Brown feels as if he was snubbed a few times last season and during the summer. He felt like he should’ve made the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams. Also, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/olympics-news-jaylen-brown-team-usa-conspiracy-theory">Brown was not called for the Olympics</a>, even after Kawhi Leonard dropped out.</p><p>“I would be lying if I say I didn’t,” Brown said. “As a competitor, you’re always looking for any key identifiers that could help you be motivated, stay motivated, and add to that chip on your shoulder. I’m that type of guy already. I’m always looking for something. But when things don’t go your way or when those voices get louder, it makes you wake up even more to drive and be better.</p><p>“So I’m excited to get back going with the guys. I’m excited to start the new year. Even though I did all that traveling, this is probably — I say it every year — this is the hardest I probably ever worked.”</p><p>There’s no doubt that Brown is motivated, and he may have a better season than he had last year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals Joe Mazzulla’s ‘Killer Whale Offense’

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He's also covered Villanova men's basketball and Big East basketball, building a strong reputation in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has shown he can handle the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-jaylen-brown-sends-warning-to-people-about-championship-level-jayson-tatum-relationship">heat of the NBA playoffs</a>, but his resolve was tested by a different kind of warmth this offseason.</p><p>The three-time All-Star went on “Hot Ones,” a talk show where notable guests answer questions while devouring increasingly spicy wings. Brown wasn’t too bothered by the spice, as he completed the gauntlet and responded to everything host Sean Evans asked.</p><p>Before the interview wrapped up, Brown was subjected to rapid-fire questions about the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. His replies should delight Celtics fans as well as those who root for the Memphis Grizzlies.</p><h2><b>Which team will make the biggest jump in Jaylen Brown’s opinion?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Brown-and-Jaren-Jackson-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>When Evans asked which team that missed the playoffs during the 2023-24 campaign would improve the most in the new season, Brown had a quick retort, via Hot Ones.</p><p>“Memphis,” he answered.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown makes it through the “Hot Ones” gauntlet and makes some quick predictions.</p><p>“Which team will make the biggest jump?”</p><p>JB: Memphis</p><p>“Who do you want to see in the Dunk Contest?”</p><p>JB: Zion Williamson</p><p>“The Boston Celtics will repeat if …”</p><p>JB: We stay healthy</p><p>(Via… <a href="https://t.co/l415jsCSod">pic.twitter.com/l415jsCSod</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1841865108328227134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Grizzlies were ravaged by injuries last season and aim to bounce back in a big way. Brown’s friend and former teammate, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-marcus-smart-breaks-silence-boston-winning-title-without-him">guard Marcus Smart</a>, only played in 20 games in his inaugural year in Tennessee. Furthermore, two-time All-Star Ja Morant returned from a 25-game suspension and suffered a season-ending injury less than a month later.</p><p>Memphis’ health problems didn’t end there, yet Smart and Morant should be in the starting lineup for their season opener. Thanks to their talented guards and stingy defense led by 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies could enter the playoff hunt. If not, it’ll be hard to sink lower than the dismal 2023-24 season in which they missed the postseason and finished 13th in the Western Conference.</p><h2><b>Who does Jaylen Brown want to see in the Dunk Contest?</b></h2><p>In recent years, NBA All-Stars have avoided the Dunk Contest and stuck to less demanding contests. However, Brown broke the mold and competed in the exciting showdown in February.</p><p>The reigning Finals MVP didn’t win, but he proved that not all stars are above participating in the Dunk Contest.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown shared on IG what he failed to replicate on All-Star Saturday Night.</p><p>The Dee Brown tribute was supposed to happen in mid-air, as seen on test dunk over Kai Cenat 😅</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@marc_damico</a>)<a href="https://t.co/bLvJkrajQE">pic.twitter.com/bLvJkrajQE</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1760701204651511877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>On Hot Ones, Brown said he’d love to see New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson rock the rim during the next All-Star break. The former first-overall pick used to throw down vicious dunks while at Duke University and Brown (and a plethora of NBA fans) would like to witness his jams on a grander stage.</p><p>Given Williamson’s injury history and absence for the entirety of the Pelicans’ first-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a Dunk Contest is probably out of the question. If he can stay healthy, he should at least qualify for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco.</p><h2><b>Does Jaylen Brown think the Celtics can win back-to-back titles?</b></h2><p>The last prediction Brown made was directly tied to the Green Team.</p><p>“The Boston Celtics will win back-to-back NBA Finals if,” Evans inquired, hoping Brown would complete the sentence.</p><p>“[If] we stay healthy,” Brown added.</p><p>Last season, the Celtics’ dominance was on display. They controlled the Eastern Conference and boasted a 64-18 record, the best in the entire league. In the playoffs, it was more of the same. Boston went 16-3, captured its 18th championship in franchise history, and never let a postseason series go over five games.</p><p>The 2023-24 Celtics weren’t even completely healthy. Center Kristaps Porzingis was sidelined for the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Eastern Conference Finals due to a calf strain. And although he dazzled in Game 1 of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavericks-news-kyrie-irving-makes-goat-admission-about-celtics">the 2024 NBA Finals</a> against one of his former squads, the Dallas Mavericks, he suffered a bizarre injury in Game 2 that required offseason surgery.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Good to be back… It was a rare injury… Feeling pretty good. Looking forward to making progress and getting back out there with the guys as soon as possible.”</p><p>Kristaps Porzingis with a health update 🙌</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danield1214</a>) <a href="https://t.co/FWttJsyKoR">pic.twitter.com/FWttJsyKoR</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838612789994135694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>His timeline is unclear, but the 2018 All-Star won’t see the court during the Celtics’ season debut versus the New York Knicks on October 22.</p><p>Without Porzingis, the C’s still have a potent roster that will help them overcome his absence. Maintaining a healthy starting five later in the season is a priority for the Celtics because they’re tough to beat at full strength.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes bold NBA predictions under fire on Hot Ones

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-jaylen-brown-sends-warning-to-people-about-championship-level-jayson-tatum-relationship');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends warning to people about ‘championship-level’ Jayson Tatum relationship');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Brown-sends-warning-to-people-about-championship-level-Jayson-Tatum-relationship.jpg"></figure><h1>Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends warning to people about ‘championship-level’ Jayson Tatum relationship</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T09:21:05-07:00">October 2nd, 9:21am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T09:21:05-07:00">October 2nd, 9:21am</time><address><a>Daniel Donabedian</a>Daniel Donabedian is a beat reporter for ClutchPoints covering the Boston Celtics. He's also covered Villanova men's basketball and Big East basketball, building a strong reputation in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had an offseason to remember, and it’s only gotten better with his latest achievement. On Wednesday morning, it was announced that the three-time All-Star will grace the cover of Time, an honor no Celtic has received <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-larry-bird-aspirations-will-get-fans-fired-up">since Larry Bird</a> in 1984.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown earned the incredible honor of making the cover of TIME magazine. No Celtic has graced the cover since Larry Bird, which was four decades ago ☘️</p><p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/TIME?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TIME</a>) <a href="https://t.co/O41k9E6jQz">pic.twitter.com/O41k9E6jQz</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1841473081346277607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Brown, who’s fresh off a championship as the Celtics’ reigning NBA Finals MVP, has kept busy this summer. He traveled the world, was active in the community, and put in plenty of work to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-muscle-watch-after-team-usa-snub">better his mind and body</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown’s underwater workouts are back 🤿</p><p>(Via <a href="https://twitter.com/FCHWPO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCHWPO</a> on IG) <a href="https://t.co/YmHD5vx5zz">pic.twitter.com/YmHD5vx5zz</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1825175499397558367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With summer over and the start of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-power-rankings-2024-25-thunder-challenge-celtics">2024-25 regular season</a> a few weeks away, Brown is ready to get back at it and compete for another championship. He plans to do so alongside star Jayson Tatum, who’s acted as his partner in crime since Summer League in 2017.</p><p>Although many doubters wondered if Tatum and Brown could win together given their similar styles, they put those questions to rest last season after bringing the Celtics their first title in over 15 years. Brown is confident 2024 <a href="https://time.com/7025886/jaylen-brown-interview-time100-next-2024/">won’t be the end</a> of their success, per Sean Gregory of Time.</p><p>“We have a championship-level relationship,” he said. “History is going to remember us both for what we accomplished this past season. And I think we have a lot more in store for people.”</p><p>The Celtics returned their entire starting five from the 2023-24 campaign and brought back most of their bench depth as well. Boston went a stellar 64-18 last season and lost just three playoff games on the way to securing banner no. 18. Retaining the talent that made that kind of dominance possible is a big step in the right direction for the Green Team.</p><h2><b>How Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have connected on the court</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayson-Tatum-and-Jaylen-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>© Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>When the Celtics faced off against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, many were ranking the Mavs’ star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving over the terrific tandem of Tatum and Brown. In fact, out of 17 basketball experts at ESPN, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40279206/2024-nba-finals-predictions-celtics-mavericks-series-mvp">nine picked Dallas</a> to beat Boston—and nobody chose Brown as their Finals MVP.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"In 1 ½ seasons, Kyrie [Irving] &amp; Luka [Doncic] have meshed better than Jaylen [Brown] &amp; Jayson [Tatum] have after 6 seasons in terms of how their abilities complement each other.”</p><p>Ric Bucher takes the Mavs duo over the Celtics 👀</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakOnFS1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpeakOnFS1</a>)<a href="https://t.co/NXgD33EnnO">pic.twitter.com/NXgD33EnnO</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1796715662875763137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Brown proved all the naysayers wrong, averaging an impressive 20.8 points per game while shooting 44% from the floor. He also recorded 5.4 rebounds and five assists per outing while leading the C’s with eight total steals over five games.</p><p>Tatum showed that those overlooking <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-delivers-beautiful-jayson-tatum-message-finals-mvp-win">his partnership with Brown</a> were wrong too. He led the Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists per game while playing a whopping 201 total minutes. His on-court connection with his fellow 2024 All-Star was on full display throughout the playoffs, as he passed to Brown more than every other Celtic besides guard Derrick White.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tatum drive-and-kick.<br>Brown corner pocket 3.</p><p>9 AST for JT… Boston is rolling in Game 5 on ABC! <a href="https://t.co/1LmAy62r6O">pic.twitter.com/1LmAy62r6O</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1802878474094338215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>31 of those 208 passes became assists, with Brown shooting an incredible 49.5% from the field off of Tatum’s feeds. Brown returned the favor, having the second-most passes and assists to Tatum through 19 postseason matchups.</p><p>While Brown captured the illustrious Finals MVP award, named after Celtics legend Bill Russell, Tatum was elated to see his long-time teammate enter rarified air.</p><p>“Extremely happy for him,” he told reporters following a series-clinching home win. “The main goal for us was to win a championship. We didn’t care who got the Finals MVP … I need him through this journey. And he needs me.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“First of all, congrats to him… Extremely happy for him… The main goal for us was to win a championship. We didn’t care who got the Finals MVP… I need him through this journey. And he needs me.”</p><p>Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown 🗣️</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danield1214</a>) <a href="https://t.co/d76BYmFmWX">pic.twitter.com/d76BYmFmWX</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1802919227164074109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>That feeling was mutual because as soon as Brown was named MVP, he credited Tatum.</p><p>“I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime, Jayson Tatum,” he announced while standing next to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “He was with me the whole way. So we share this sh*t together.”</p><p>Tatum and Brown will share the floor once again on Tuesday, October 22nd when their quest for back-to-back championships officially begins at TD Garden versus the New York Knicks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends warning to people about ‘championship-level’ Jayson Tatum relationship

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jaylen-brown-lands-on-time100-next-list-complete-with-colin-kaepernick-tribute');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown lands on Time100 Next list complete with Colin Kaepernick tribute');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Brown-lands-on-Time100-Next-list-complete-with-Colin-Kaepernick-tribute.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown lands on Time100 Next list complete with Colin Kaepernick tribute</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T08:49:04-07:00">October 2nd, 8:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T08:49:04-07:00">October 2nd, 8:49am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Entertainment</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown continues to <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/02/lifestyle/time100-next-list-jaylen-brown-ilona-maher/" rel="noopener">make headlines, this time earning a spot on Time’s</a> prestigious Time100 Next list, according to the Bostonglobe. This annual recognition celebrates emerging artists, leaders, and innovators shaping the future, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jaylen-brown-ramped-up-multi-million-dollar-war-nike">Brown</a>’s inclusion comes as no surprise. The NBA champion and Finals MVP, who recently secured a staggering $304 million contract, shines not only on the court but also as an advocate for social justice and community empowerment.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown is on the cover of the new Time<br>–<br>He is the first Celtic to make the cover in 40 years. (Larry Bird ‘84)<br>–<br>Via <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmgregory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@seanmgregory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/celtics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#celtics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bostonceltics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bostonceltics</a><br>⚡️ by <a href="https://twitter.com/PrizePicks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrizePicks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gametime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gametime</a> <a href="https://t.co/NntI65u7CG">pic.twitter.com/NntI65u7CG</a></p><p>— Celtics on CLNS (@CelticsCLNS) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticsCLNS/status/1841468573513822377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Brown’s tribute in the Time100 Next issue comes from former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, who praises the basketball star for his commitment to uplifting others. Kaepernick highlights Brown’s inspiring leadership during the Celtics’ championship run in June, stating, “Jaylen Brown is more than an NBA star; he’s a force for justice and change.” The recognition serves as a testament to Brown’s character and impact, both as an athlete and as a role model for future generations.</p><p>The tribute also underscores Brown’s recent efforts to foster generational wealth in communities of color. He launched Boston XChange, a nonprofit initiative aimed at creating opportunities for underinvested backgrounds. The program will kick off its first class of entrepreneurs this October, providing essential resources like workspaces, workshops, and grant funding. Kaepernick emphasizes that “Boston XChange is not just a program—it’s a blueprint for change,” showcasing how Brown leverages his platform to empower others and enact meaningful social change.</p><h2>A New Venture: Brown’s 741 Performance Brand</h2><p>Alongside his philanthropic efforts, Brown has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship with the launch of his performance brand, 741. The inspiration behind this new venture? “Honestly, boredom,” Brown told the Boston Herald when asked about the motivation for creating his shoe line. He sees this as a chance to break away from the traditional molds of athlete endorsements and brand deals.</p><p>While Brown acknowledges the risks involved, he remains optimistic about the potential for success. He states, “It would be great for it to be successful. But even if it’s not, who cares?” His primary goal transcends personal achievement; he aims to inspire other athletes and creators to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. “I’m just kind of tired of seeing the same old things,” he explains, reflecting on the need for innovation in the industry.</p><p>Brown plans to share his journey, detailing the resources and challenges he encounters while launching 741. He envisions documenting this experience, perhaps through a film, to encourage others to take similar leaps of faith. His first shoe, the 741 Performance Rover, will be publicly released in October, and he has already worn them during the Celtics’ training camp sessions. In a generous move, he intends to gift pairs to fellow NBA and college players, fostering a sense of community within the sport.</p><p>Through his achievements on and off the court, Jaylen Brown exemplifies a modern athlete who champions social responsibility and creative entrepreneurship. As he forges ahead, he remains committed to making a lasting impact, inspiring others to follow their passions and uplift their communities.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown lands on Time100 Next list complete with Colin Kaepernick tribute

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jaylen-brown-ramped-up-multi-million-dollar-war-nike');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown’s multi-million dollar war with Nike');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jaylen-Brown-just-ramped-up-his-multi-million-dollar-war-with-Nike.jpeg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown’s multi-million dollar war with Nike</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-30T14:37:21-07:00">September 30th, 2:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-30T14:37:45-07:00">September 30th, 2:37pm</time><address><a>Josh Silverstein</a>Josh Silverstein writes for The Association and writes, edits, and produces content for the video team as well. He's a writer for television/film/new media/stage/print and probably a few other mediums he's forgetting. He is also a wearer of many Mediums for those looking to buy him a shirt.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For those who thought Jaylen Brown’s highly publicized war with Nike was over now that his exclusion from the summer Olympics USA Basketball team has begun to fade from recent memory, think again. Brown just made the next chess move in the standoff between the superstar and sportswear conglomerate to the tune of $50 million.</p><p>Brown decided to invest in himself by starting his own shoe line, called 741, which will soon drop the first signature shoe of Brown’s career, The Rover.</p><p>It’s hard not to view the move and its timing as anything other than a clap back to Nike’s perceived slight of Brown from this past summer at the Paris Games.</p><p>When the men’s USA basketball team decided to invite Derrick White to fill Kawhi Leonard’s shoes (pardon the pun) instead of Jaylen Brown with their open roster spot, many insiders believed it was due to Brown’s harsh criticism of Nike in recent years.</p><p>Brown, who was without a shoe endorsement the past two seasons, was wearing Nikes during that time on the court. However, he started removing the company’s signature logo, the Swoosh, from his game pairs shortly after Nike cut ties from Kyrie Irving for sharing an anti-semitic film post on social media.</p><p>“Since when did Nike care about ethics?” Brown posted on X/Twitter.</p><p>Were Brown’s comments a reference to the company’s alleged mistreatment of its employees, as reported in documentaries like Nike Sweatshots: Behind the Swoosh? It’s unclear, or maybe Brown was being intentionally vague.</p><p>Regardless, more <a href="https://youtu.be/pjph2Q15kDA?si=xIm_tLqpnVxdDoGz" rel="noopener">shade throwing took place</a> in November 2023 when Brown appeared on Andrew Iguodala and Evan Turner’s podcast, Point Forward, and said of his foot free agency, “I’m more inclined of following that sneaker disruptive kind of path.”</p><p>“A lot of deals that athletes get signed are kind of, like, stationary,” he added. “Here it is, cut and dry, no creative control, no control over your marketing, but no input, actually.”</p><p>Then, after Brown wasn’t invited to Team USA Basketball this past summer, Brown himself called Nike out with a X/Twitter post directed at Nike and asking, “this what we doing?”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/Nike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nike</a> this what we doing ?</p><p>— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCHWPO/status/1811149549827936563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Which brings us to last week, when Brown <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nba-mvp--champion-jaylen-brown-turns-down-over-50m-in-endorsements-to-launch-his-own-performance-brand--741-302257972.html" rel="noopener">released an official statement</a> about his new venture, with the clearest perceived digs at Nike yet.</p><p>“741 is more than just a sneaker brand,” Brown explained in the release. “It’s a statement — about independence, creativity and ownership.”</p><p>Brown further elaborated that, “The understanding of ownership and value is what’s important for the next generation of athletes.”</p><p>“It’s time to create more value for everyone involved,” he continued. “From athletes to consumers to employees and the communities that support them.”</p><p>And just in case the passive-aggressive Nike beef seasoning wasn’t clear enough already, Brown added that he “turned down $50 million in offers” from leading shoe brands to go out on his own.</p><p>He’s not the first to try an independent, self-financed approach to a signature shoe line. Patrick Ewing, Shaq and Stephon Marbury have all attempted it as well.</p><p>But none of those superstars were able to compete with the likes of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-muscle-watch-after-team-usa-snub">Nike</a>, and it seems like that’s exactly what <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-makes-bold-sneaker-business-move-before-2024-25-season">Jaylen Brown</a> is determined to do. After Brown’s high-profile news announcement, the ball (and the swoosh) are now in Nike’s court.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown’s multi-million dollar war with Nike

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-hilarious-reason-for-creating-new-shoe');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious reason for creating new shoe');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Browns-hilarious-reason-for-creating-new-shoe.jpg"></figure><h1>Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious reason for creating new shoe</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T14:12:21-07:00">September 27th, 2:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T14:14:45-07:00">September 27th, 2:14pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is not a typical star or NBA Finals MVP. If he was, then the 27-year-old would have probably been awarded <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/olympics-news-bill-simmons-unexpected-take-on-jaylen-browns-team-usa-snub">a spot on the Team USA</a> Olympics roster. He is not afraid to speak his mind, as his fans can attest. Brown is choosing his own path once again, this time as it relates to his sneakers.</p><p>The three-time All-Star is unveiling his signature shoe, The Rover, which is being introduced under <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-makes-bold-sneaker-business-move-before-2024-25-season">his new performance brand</a>, 741. <a href="https://twitter.com/jaredweissnba/status/1839729681118924848?s=46" rel="noopener">His motivation for such an endeavor</a> was born out of a very simple feeling, and an admirable ambition.</p><p>“Honestly, boredom,” he said, per The Athletic’s Jared Weiss. “It would be great for it to be successful. But even if it’s not, who cares? I’m just kind of tired of seeing the same old things, the deals constructed the same way. So hopefully in the next 20 years, even if this isn’t like super successful, that it sparks other athletes, other creators to have the courage to start to build stuff on their own.”</p><h2><b>Jaylen Brown looks to change the shoe game, one way or another</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-news-jaylen-browns-serious-message-nike-kyrie-irving-controversy">Brown challenged the ethics</a> of sports apparel giant Nike in the past and is now looking to create a more independent form of marketability and expression for himself and other athletes who do not wish to be beholden to the big corporate world. If The Rover is a success and 741 expands, then he may inspire the birth of other self-funded brands. Someone has to run through the wall first, and Jaylen Brown is boldly doing just that.</p><p>He is prepared to bear some scars in the process, with the hope that his efforts can change the industry. It will be interesting to see what ambitious project catches his eye the next time boredom strikes. Brown does not have much more time to split his focus, though, as the 2024-25 NBA regular seasons approaches.</p><p>One has to assume that helping the Celtics win a second consecutive championship next June will give his new brand some nice exposure.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious reason for creating new shoe

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-makes-bold-sneaker-business-move-before-2024-25-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown makes bold sneaker business move before 2024-25 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Brown-makes-bold-sneaker-business-move-before-2024-25-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown makes bold sneaker business move before 2024-25 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T18:50:05-07:00">September 24th, 6:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T18:50:05-07:00">September 24th, 6:50pm</time><address><a>Itiel Estudillo</a>Itiel Estudillo is an NBA Journalist at ClutchPoints. He's been working as a sports analyst for two years now and aims to leave a remarkable impression in the industry. When off the keyboard, Itiel participates in the local basketball league and pickup games. But when he's off the court, he also loves to grab his controller and enjoy a vast collection of video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jaylen Brown is soon launching his sneaker brand called 741. After being crowned the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-jaylen-brown-secures-nba-finals-mvp-vs-mavericks">NBA Finals MVP</a> last season, many sneaker companies offered him endorsement deals. However, according to sources, Brown turned down over $50 million worth of deals to pursue starting his own shoe company.</p><p>Brown shared his sentiments on why he decided to create his own brand instead of signing with major well-known sneaker companies. He said that the newer generation of athletes should lean more towards exploring their creativity. While there’s nothing wrong with joining established entities in the market, what’s more important to the Boston Celtics star is that he can bring value to the industry in his own way.</p><p>“The understanding of ownership and value is what’s important for the next generation of athletes,” Brown said. “It’s time to think different and be different… create new ideas. It’s time to create more value for everyone involved, from athletes to consumers to employees and the communities that support them.”</p><p>The Celtics star also explained why he named his sneaker brand ‘741’:</p><p>“The name “741” itself comes with a deep personal connection, stating that the number 7, 4, and 1 have appeared frequently in his life and represent spiritual awakening, hard work, and new beginnings. 741 is more than just a sneaker brand—it’s a statement about independence, creativity, and ownership.”</p><p>Lastly, the late great Kobe Bryant inspired Brown to create his own brand. He mentioned that Bryant planned on starting his own sneaker company before tragically passing away. Brown said that he plans on following Bryant’s footsteps by bringing the sports world and its society to new heights through 741.</p><h2><b>Jaylen Brown to wear 741 in the 2024-25 season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jaylen-Brown-pumping-up-crowd.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Jaylen Brown’s upcoming sneaker brand 741 is set to launch on October 22, 2024. Its launch date is the same as the commencement of the 2024-25 NBA season. Having that in mind, Brown is surely going to unveil his shoes on the hardwood in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-celtics-ring-ceremony-lakers-nba-2024-25-opening-night">Boston Celtics’ opening night</a> against the New York Knicks.</p><p>For those interested in grabbing a pair of 741s, Brown’s upcoming sneakers are now available for pre-order on the <a href="https://www.741performance.com/741---home" rel="noopener">official website</a>. As of this publishing, there aren’t much details regarding the 741s. What we do know is that the shoe comes in one colorway. Prices will likely be revealed by the time the shoes go on sale. However, it’s worth noting that signing up for the pre-order will keep consumers notified regarding the pair.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown makes bold sneaker business move before 2024-25 season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-how-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-used-summer-adversity-advantage');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown used summer adversity to their advantage');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-news-How-Jayson-Tatum-Jaylen-Brown-used-summer-adversity-to-their-advantage.jpg"></figure><h1>How Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown used summer adversity to their advantage</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T17:33:28-07:00">September 24th, 5:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T17:33:28-07:00">September 24th, 5:33pm</time><address><a>Daniel Donabedian</a>Daniel Donabedian is a beat reporter for ClutchPoints covering the Boston Celtics. He's also covered Villanova men's basketball and Big East basketball, building a strong reputation in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were on top of the basketball world last summer after looking nearly invincible en route to their 18th championship in franchise history. However, that didn’t protect Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/olympics-news-jayson-tatum-brutally-honest-media-hubbub-team-usa-benching">offseason drama and disrespect</a>.</p><p>Brown was left <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-muscle-watch-after-team-usa-snub">off of the Olympic roster</a> ahead of the Summer Games while Tatum joined Team USA but was benched for the entirety of the opening match against Serbia. The United States ultimately won gold in Paris, yet Tatum averaged under 18 minutes per outing and shot 38.1% from the field.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reporter: "Not getting called on for the Olympic roster there, how did that make you feel…"</p><p>Jaylen Brown: "God damn question #1."</p><p>"Right off the bat. Not a lot of chances here."</p><p>"Can't warm up a little? Sh*t." 🤣<a href="https://t.co/mZ70gft9C4">pic.twitter.com/mZ70gft9C4</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838613498043207862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Did these potential moments of embarrassment ruin the terrific tandem’s summer? It didn’t seem like it during Celtics Media Day.</p><h2><b>How did Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown respond to offseason adversity?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jayson-Tatum-and-Jaylen-Brown_7a64f5.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On Tuesday, Brown told reporters that he had a terrific offseason.</p><p>“I don’t want to state the obvious, but we won a championship,” he said. “You spend your whole life dreaming to be a champion. Like, I’ve watched from when I was young to now different moments of people winning, and I’ve always looked at that and been like, ‘This is what I wanted for myself.’ So when I got to that point where that was me, it was bliss … Year after year, we were close. Those are years my heart was broken … This summer my heart wasn’t broken.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown on winning his first ring with the Celtics, his summer, and Team USA claiming gold at the Paris Olympics:</p><p>"I don't want to state the obvious, but we won a championship… You spend your whole life dreaming to be a champion. Like I've watched from when I was young to… <a href="https://t.co/VjvxlQmyV9">pic.twitter.com/VjvxlQmyV9</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838622457659269462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Prior to winning it all last season, Tatum and Brown reached the Eastern Conference Finals four times and emerged victorious just once. When they did advance to the NBA Finals in 2022, they fell to the Golden State Warriors in six games.</p><p>2024 was different. Boston steamrolled its playoff opponents, not letting any series go longer than five games. Brown was named the Finals MVP and Tatum led the Celtics in playoff points, rebounds, and assists per game.</p><p>None of that shielded Boston’s brightest stars from criticism surrounding the Paris Olympics, but Tatum and Brown aren’t too bothered by the outside noise. In fact, Brown is hoping to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-jaylen-brown-out-for-blood-nba-title-team-usa-snub">use the chatter as fuel</a> for the upcoming season.</p><p>“I’m ready to go. I’m excited about being back,” Brown told the Media Day crowd. “The past is the past, but I’m ready to get after it, lead our guys, and build some team chemistry … I’m extremely motivated for obvious reasons. I’m ready to get after it.”</p><p>Brown didn’t specify what the “obvious reasons” were. Yet, he didn’t have to. The three-time All-Star has faced many obstacles throughout his NBA career, and he believes he’s stronger for it.</p><p>“Even in those moments of doubt or those moments where I heard boos or people wanted me gone or they didn’t think I deserved [the contract] that I got, that kind of ultimately made me who I was,” he revealed. “So all of those moments cultivate you. I think adversity is that in itself. We often look at blessings as being something positive. But all the blessings in my life have been the adversity and the negative things that have happened …  I’m actually grateful. I’m glad nothing was handed to me. I was the third pick and I feel like I’ve had to earn everything in this organization.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“All the blessings in my life have been adversity… I wouldn't change anything, I'm happy nothing was handed to me."</p><p>Jaylen Brown on how adversity has shaped him into who he is today 🙌</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danield1214</a>) <a href="https://t.co/4XAZClrcNu">pic.twitter.com/4XAZClrcNu</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838620190851977638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>An Olympic snub might join Brown’s collection, further adding to the 2024 NBA champion’s fire. Tatum also plans to utilize his playing time debacle, he’s just not quite sure how.</p><p>“In real time it was tough,” he recalled. “Did I need any extra motivation coming into the season? No, I’m not going to give anyone in particular credit for motivating me. It was a unique circumstance and something I hadn’t experienced before in my playing career. But I’m a believer that everything happens for a reason. I was coming off a championship, the highest of the highs, cover of 2K, a new contract, and that happened. Whatever the reason is, I haven’t figured it out yet. But I am a believer that everything does happen for a reason.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jayson Tatum said Joe Mazzulla was extremely happy that he didn’t win Finals MVP and that he had to sit during the Olympics. Tatum’s take on the Paris debacle:</p><p>“Everything happens for a reason.” <a href="https://t.co/H5ooi53noy">pic.twitter.com/H5ooi53noy</a></p><p>— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214/status/1838601594067185842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla is hoping the reason is motivation, as Tatum <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-reveals-summer-drama-joe-mazzulla-happiest-person">mentioned that the Celtics’ leader was ecstatic</a> to see his franchise player get another chip on his shoulder.</p><p>“I talked to Joe [Mazzulla] a lot,” he stated. “Joe was probably the happiest person in the world that I didn’t win Finals MVP and that I didn’t play in two of the games in the Olympics.”</p><p>Like Brown, Tatum has heard plenty of criticism while on the C’s. He’s grown accustomed to it though, and chooses to focus on improving his game rather than listening to what outsiders say about him.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I can still get better… you haven't seen the best version of Jayson Tatum." ✍️👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBAMediaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBAMediaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ap9txQaMZS">pic.twitter.com/Ap9txQaMZS</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1838637941922378049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Reigning champions typically have to manufacture bulletin board material to supplement their drive for another title, but it seems like the Celtics’ work was already done for them this summer. Their quest to reestablish their dominance officially begins on Tuesday, October 22 <a href="https://www.nba.com/celtics/schedule" rel="noopener">during the 2024-25 season opener</a> versus the New York Knicks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown used summer adversity to their advantage

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-muscle-watch-after-team-usa-snub');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown on muscle watch after Team USA snub');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Brown-on-muscle-watch-after-Team-USA-snub.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown on muscle watch after Team USA snub</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T11:42:15-07:00">September 24th, 11:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T11:42:15-07:00">September 24th, 11:42am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jaylen Brown, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-celtics-motivated-mindset-2024-nba-finals">fresh off an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics</a>, is facing a different kind of spotlight after being left off Team USA’s roster. Despite earning Finals MVP honors for his leadership and two-way play, Brown was notably snubbed from the squad, raising eyebrows across the basketball world.</p><p>Just 10 days after celebrating the Celtics’ title, Brown took to social media to express his displeasure. In a cryptic tweet, he posted three eyeglass emojis, followed by a more pointed accusation, suggesting that Nike, a sponsor of Team USA, had influenced the decision. “This what we doing?” Brown wrote, hinting at behind-the-scenes interference.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/olympics-news-grant-hill-sets-the-record-straight-about-perceived-jaylen-brown-team-usa-snub">Team USA executive director Grant Hill responded</a>, denying any ulterior motives.</p><p>“You get 12 spots, and you have to build a team,” Hill said. “Leaving people off the roster, especially players you’re a fan of, is one of the hardest things. But my responsibility is to put together a team that gives us the best chance to win. Theories out there are just that—speculation.”</p><h2><b>Jaylen Brown’s evolution since 2019 highlights growth as two-way force despite Team USA snub</b></h2><p>Brown’s omission was surprising, given his evolution since his 2019 stint with Team USA, when he averaged 7.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in the FIBA World Cup. Now, as a Finals MVP and a dominant two-way player, many expected him to be a lock for the roster.</p><p>Al Horford, Jaylen Brown’s Celtics teammate, praised his development in an <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41400876/boston-celtics-championship-honeymoon-12-days" rel="noopener">interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne</a>.</p><p>“You saw an evolution in Jaylen’s game [last season],” Horford said. “He was getting people involved, making the right reads, and defensively, he just took it to another level. His energy, his commitment to defense — it was inspiring for all of us.”</p><p>Despite the snub, Brown reportedly reassured his Celtics teammates that there were no hard feelings. However, his frustration was still evident, posting another message: “I’m not afraid of your resources.”</p><p>An insider noted, “That’s who Jaylen is. He’s not afraid to speak his mind. Jaylen has a constant chip on his shoulder and sees doubters everywhere.”</p><h2><b>Brown’s offseason motivation fuels Celtics’ title defense </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Boston-Celtics-guard-Jaylen-Brown-7-talks-to-reporters-during-media-day.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Rather than dwell on the snub, Brown’s focus has shifted to the upcoming NBA season.</p><p>“I’m ready to go,” Brown said. “The past is the past, but I’m motivated for obvious reasons. I’m ready to lead our guys and set the tone for another year.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“I’m ready to go. I’m excited about being back. The past is the past. But I’m ready to get after it, lead our guys… I’m extremely motivated for obvious reasons.”</p><p>A clean-shaven Jaylen Brown speaks on the Celtics upcoming season.</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danield1214</a>) <a href="https://t.co/zyChBRDwBY">pic.twitter.com/zyChBRDwBY</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838610186925138189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>That motivation appears to be driving him in the gym, where Horford noted Brown has added significant muscle this offseason.</p><p>“I’ve been in the gym with Jaylen,” Horford told Shelburne. “The dude looks like he’s put on 10 more pounds of muscle. He’s so hungry, so motivated, so driven.”</p><p>For Brown, the Team USA snub has only added fuel to his fire as he prepares to lead the Boston Celtics in their title defense and prove once again why he belongs among the NBA’s elite.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaylen Brown on muscle watch after Team USA snub

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-star-jaylen-browns-hilarious-response-to-immediate-olympic-roster-question');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious response to immediate Olympic roster question');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Celtics-news-Jaylen-Browns-hilarious-response-to-immediate-Olympic-roster-question.jpg"></figure><h1>Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious response to immediate Olympic roster question</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-24T10:53:59-07:00">September 24th, 10:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-24T10:53:59-07:00">September 24th, 10:53am</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite coming off one of the most dominant championship runs, the Boston Celtics had some intriguing storylines this summer in relation to Jaylen Brown and the Team USA Olympic roster. Brown made some cryptic posts throughout the summer, seemingly hinting that he should have been included, and he was asked about that right away in his first media appearance <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-reveals-summer-drama-joe-mazzulla-happiest-person">with the Celtics</a> ahead of training camp, and he had a <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838613498043207862" rel="noopener">hilarious response</a>.</p><p>“God damn question number one,” Jaylen Brown said with a laugh. “Can’t warm up a little? S**t.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reporter: "Not getting called on for the Olympic roster there, how did that make you feel…"</p><p>Jaylen Brown: "God damn question #1."</p><p>"Right off the bat. Not a lot of chances here."</p><p>"Can't warm up a little? Sh*t." 🤣<a href="https://t.co/mZ70gft9C4">pic.twitter.com/mZ70gft9C4</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1838613498043207862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>There is little doubt that Brown would have liked to have been a part of the roster this summer, and many thought that there was some potential resentment and tension based on the decision to leave him off. Ultimately, it seems like Brown is in a good mood ahead of the start of the upcoming season, given that he laughed off the question. Hopefully, it does not impact the upcoming season.</p><h2><b>Celtics try to become dynasty after winning 1st championship as a group</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-brad-stevens-breaks-silence-on-shocking-franchise-sale-revelation">The Celtics had been</a> close for many years with the group of players headlined by Jayson Tatum and Brown. Some key moves, like adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, got them over the hump last season after putting together a historic regular season as well.</p><p>Boston unquestionably comes into this season as the favorites to at least get back to the NBA Finals and represent the Eastern Conference. Teams like the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are trying to close that gap, but it remains to be seen.</p><p>There is some stiff competition in the Western Conference as well, but the Celtics have arguably the deepest team in the NBA. It will be interesting to see how Boston follows up on their historic championship season, the sights will be set on going back-to-back.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s hilarious response to immediate Olympic roster question

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jaylen-brown-kysre-gondrezick-shine-together-at-new-york-fashion-week');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaylen Brown, Kysre Gondrezick shine together at New York Fashion Week');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/aylen-Brown-Kysre-Gondrezick-shine-together-at-New-York-Fashion-Week.jpg"></figure><h1>Jaylen Brown, Kysre Gondrezick shine together at New York Fashion Week</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-09T09:00:53-07:00">September 9th, 9:00am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-09T09:00:53-07:00">September 9th, 9:00am</time><address><a>Autumn Hawkins</a>Autumn Hawkins is an Associate Entertainment Editor at ClutchPoints. She enjoys writing about music, lifestyle, film, and television. When she's not writing, she is trying the newest makeup trend, reading a romance novel, or planning her next trip. She is also a proud member of the BeyHive.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jaylen Brown and Kysre Gondrezick stepped out during New York Fashion Week and their outfits do the talking for themselves. The Boston Celtics shooting guard wore a tailored navy double-breast blazer with loose vertical striped pants and black dress shoes. His girlfriend wore an open khaki blazer showing off her killer abs and navy dress pants. The former Chicago Sky player wore silver open-toe shoes to bring the look together.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jaylen Brown and Kysre Gondrezick at New York Fashion Week 😎</p><p>(via thehapablonde/IG) <a href="https://t.co/BtEytb0YFR">pic.twitter.com/BtEytb0YFR</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1833138496866816420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>New York Fashion Week began Friday (Sept. 6) and commences on Wednesday (September 11). Fashion’s hottest brands, celebrities and influencers take their first looks at the 2025 spring/summer collections. Also known as “fashion month” as fashion week in London runs September 13-17; Milan Fashion Week: September 17-23; ending with Paris Fashion Week: September 23 to October 1st, 2024.</p><h2>Jaylen Brown, Kysre Gondrezick Relationship and Careers</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Brown-at-the-ESPYs.jpg"><figcaption>Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>There were weeks of speculation prior to Brown and Gondrezick’s making their relationship official at the ESPYS back in July.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9TSrHRyCdL/"><div style="padding: 16px;"><p> </p><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p> </p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9TSrHRyCdL/" rel="noopener" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by People Sports (@peoplemagsports)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Prior to Brown’s relationship with Gondrezick, he dated Instagram model Bernice Burgos.</p><p>Gondrezick was linked to NBA player Kevin Porter Jr. before her relationship with the Boston Celtics shooting guard. The WNBA free agent and Porter Jr. parted ways lasy September after he was arrested after an alleged assault involving Gondrezick in a New York City hotel. The Los Angeles Clippers player pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and a harassment violation earlier this year.</p><p>As for their careers, Brown won the NBA National Championship last year and personally took home the NBA Finals MVP title. </p><p>Gondrezick was the fourth pick in 2021 WNBA draft and was picked up by Indiana Fever. She was later signed with Chicago Sky in February. The West Virginia alum<br>played alongside Angel Reese before the latter’s season-ending injury. Gondrezick was let go by Chicago Sky in June.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Chicago Sky announced today that the team has waived Kysre Gondrezick <a href="https://t.co/Dp18X3io0f">pic.twitter.com/Dp18X3io0f</a></p><p>— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagosky/status/1806794896721715614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Gondrezick is now currently a free agent. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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